as in inheritance
something that is or may be inherited
the old locket was part of the legacy from my great-great-grandmother
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Patrick Henry’s legacy Henry went on to have a distinguished career in Virginia state politics, including serving five one-year terms as governor.
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Cassandra Good, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Mar. 2025
Yet, the 63-year-old doesn’t want his past successes to be his legacy.
—Andrew Rice, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
In a conversation with the Tribune, Fukudome expressed his appreciation for his connection with the Cubs organization and his legacy of paving the way for other Japanese players to join the franchise.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
Along with Jack Nicklaus’ legacy tournament (the Memorial) and Tiger Woods’ tournament (the Genesis), the Tour has continued to elevate the stature (and the purse) at The Arnie.
—Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2025
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Cassandra Good, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Mar. 2025
Yet, the 63-year-old doesn’t want his past successes to be his legacy.
—Andrew Rice, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
In a conversation with the Tribune, Fukudome expressed his appreciation for his connection with the Cubs organization and his legacy of paving the way for other Japanese players to join the franchise.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
Along with Jack Nicklaus’ legacy tournament (the Memorial) and Tiger Woods’ tournament (the Genesis), the Tour has continued to elevate the stature (and the purse) at The Arnie.
—Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2025
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“Legacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legacy. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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